MCO P1020.34G W CH 1-5 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM ...

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
c. Civilian clothes will reflect in style and quality the service "C"
uniform. Non-inclusive examples of appropriate civilian attire:
(1) shirt or blouse with a collar,
(2) trousers/slacks with a belt (if applicable), and
(3) socks and shoes.
d. Examples of inappropriate civilian attire:
(1) beach or swim wear,
(2) gym or sweat gear,
(3) tank tops,
(4) short shorts,
(5) ripped or torn clothing,
(6) garments designed as underwear,
(7) clothing with designs of an obscene or suggestive nature, and
(8) shower shoes/flip-flops.
e. The activity issuing travel orders will refer to the current editions
of the USAF Foreign Clearance Guide and MCO 4650.30, to determine whether
uniform or civilian attire should be prescribed.
5. Special Assignments/Requirements
a. Marines in special billets whose offices are separate from other
naval activities, and whose duties require them to associate principally with
civilians, may wear civilian clothing when so stated in their orders or as
otherwise authorized by the CMC.
b. Officers under instruction at civilian educational institutions and
in civilian industrial establishments may wear civilian clothing for such
duty.
6. White House. Civilian attire may not be worn to the White House, except
as follows:
a. While attending or participating in conferences, working group
sessions, etc., at the Executive Office Building when the President or his
senior advisers will not be present.
b. When explicitly called for in an invitation.
c. When an assigned billet requires civilian attire be worn.
d. While visiting the White House as a tourist.